Application Instructions:
Please email a CV, letter of interest, and three references with contact information to [email protected] no later than Aug 18th, 2017. Please write “M&E Assistant” in the subject line.
Project Background
USAID is a development partner to the Government of Sindh and is currently supporting the Department of Education and Literacy with implementation of the Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP) in Districts Sukkur, Khairpur, Larkana, Qambar-Shahdadkot, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Dadu and selected towns of Karachi city. The overarching goal of SBEP is “Increased and Sustained Student Enrollment in Primary, Middle and Secondary Schools in targeted geographical locations in Sindh.” The Sindh Reading Program (SRP) is a five-year initiative in the same geographic areas of the parent SBEP. SRP will support the SBEP goal based on lessons learned from USAID and the Government of Sindh’s legacy of early grade teaching and learning.
Over the life of project, SRP aims to:
1. Improve teacher competencies for effective early grade reading instructions;
2. Improve early grade reading assessment practice;
3. Improve student access to supplementary reading/teaching and learning material;
4. Improve number of learners enrolled in NFE programs for out of school children.
Position Objective
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistants will assist M&E team in implementing project M&E system. They will work with M&E Specialist and M&E Director to maintain the record of program activities, will work on various data sets and will assist the M&E Team in developing monitoring reports. These positions are for nine months and expected to be ended by June 2018.
Qualifications
Bachler’s degree or equivalent in any social science discipline.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suit (excel, word and access in particular), SPSS skills will be preferred.
Strong communications and writing skills in English is a must.
Good command on English typing and willing to travel in field frequently.
Familiarity with USAID monitoring & evaluation protocols.
Minimum one year of working experience in a complex and challenging field environment.
Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative M&E data collection and management strategies.
Strong personal initiative, resourcefulness, problem solving and capacity to work individually and within team.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, politicalaffiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.